Wednesday, 19 February 2003 K.O. 19:45 @ Old Trafford With key players like Veron and possibly Beckham injured, and the team not having the best morale at the moment, how will United fare against current Italian Serie A leader Juventus? My predicted starting eleven: Fabien Gary Wes Rio Mik Ole Butty Keano Giggsy Scholesy Ruudy
Ahh Manure, i think it is about time we avenged that stunning 3-2 comeback in Turin during your 99 treble. However, without Del Piero, I do feel the Old Lady has confidence problems. With your injuries and our lack of a leader, it should be an even, interesting contest.
I realyl cant stand this "lets leave ruud all alone up top" crap. If we come out tomorrow with that lineup, we wil llose. Fuck the 4-5-1
Ladbrokes odds: Manchester United... 4/5 Draw....................... 11/5 Juventus.................. 3/1 I'd like to know what the odds are of Juve getting an away goal.
My biggest concern is that, at times in the past, United seem to let down when playing depleted sides. (Case in point - last Saturday against an Arsenal side without Henry, Bergkamp, and Ljungberg)
But that doesn't happen (historically) with us on European nights. We usually suck during the weekend game after a Euro match... which doesn't bode well for the Bolton match.
I hope you're right about the game today. (I know United has had problems in previous years playing lesser teams on the continent, but I don't remember playing depleted teams.) We'll worry about Bolton after the game today.
Conte injured in pre-game warmup. Juve attack first, but then two quick corners for United in the opening few minutes. Butt replaces Solskjaer in a mostly unchanged squad. Most of Juve's squad is still in Turin though... Becks's cross scored by Wes Brown. 1-0 United and it looks bad for Juve here...
Juve enjoying some possession, Nedved skims the outside of the post from 25 yards out... Still 1-0 United in the 22"
Giggs had to come off for treatment after getting a cut above the left eye, new fashion statement in the making folks... Giggs back on... Still 1-0 in the 31'
HT. Still 1-0. Maybe United are a bit lucky to still have their lead, as Juve picked things up later on in the half, creating more chances than Man U. They can't rest on this one goal, and I think SAF will implore his team to attack more, and not let Juve get in so many chances.
"Maybe lucky to have the lead"? Are you joking? God, a depleted Juve side dominated you after the first 15 minutes. Nedved has sent a bunch of screamers barely wide and Camoranesi is running ************ on the flank. If Trezeguet gets in the game, say hello to the new group leaders. Forza JUVE!
i am surprised it is such a close game with so many missing from juve. i was hoping for a draw because that sounds like it would be very good for juve, but maybe they can pull out 3 pts, but then again....?
Re: "Maybe lucky to have the lead"? Don't crap your pants just yet. So far, Juve's chances have been stopped by the United defense, and its not as though you've stopped us attacking either. This is a good game, but United are still in control, and they are sure to make the needed second half changes to extend their lead.
Bah!!! Scholes in the 61st misses an open goal, hitting the post. Ruud was fouled, but ref played the advantage. Keep attacking!
RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUD!!!!!! The European goal-scorer! And its 2-0, game should be in hand now in the 85th. Second half has been very even, but United broke through first. Good game overall.
Zalayeta scores in stoppage time. Sloppy goal. It was a cross that came off Rio and went into the goal. May have been an own goal. 2-1 United.